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EEA report finds more action needed to protect Europe’s most vulnerable citizens from air pollution, noise and extreme temperatures

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The European Union (EU) as a whole has made significant progress over past decades in reducing air pollution and Member States have implemented various EU policies to improve climate change adaptation. However, it needs to be combined with subsidies for switching to cleaner heating options for low-income households. KEY FINDINGS.

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EEA TERM Report Finds Efficiency Gains of Clean Vehicle Technology Being Offset By Ongoing Increases in Travel

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While technological advances are producing cleaner vehicles, more and more passengers and goods are travelling further distances in Europe, thereby offsetting efficiency gains. Tags: Climate Change Emissions Europe Policy. None of the EEA scenarios considered delivered the targeted reduction in transport GHG emissions.

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Nobina selects 13 BYD eBus electric buses for far-north operation

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Similarly, in southern Europe where climates are often hot, BYD eBus fleets are performing with efficiency. Manufactured at BYD’s production facility in Komárom, Hungary, Nobina’s latest order has been specified with optional luggage racks.

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